studying winrate I'll give you 3 things you must do before hiring a poker coach to help you pick the low hanging fruit for yourself. Doing these will prepare you to get the most from your coach sessions, as he'll have to dig deeper to help you plug more difficult leaks. Analyze stats and win rates to find weaknesses. Address obvious issues before coaching. Use poker books as practice for following a coach's advice. Take action on what you learn to improve your game. Highlights: Preparing for Poker Coaching Analyze personal statistics and win rates to identify weaknesses Focus on "low hanging fruit" or obvious areas for improvement Work on pre-flop strategies first, as they impact post-flop play Study and implement new strategies, then review and refine Treat your favorite poker book as a coach, following its advice Create and follow action steps based on what you learn Develop the habit of taking direction from instructional sources